When images from inside the palace arrived, the full effect of the outfit was apparent. Kate had paired her heirloom jewels with an equally sparkly gown by Jenny Packham. The gauzy fabric itself had a shimmer, but clusters of silver embroidery took the dazzle to another level.

In the center of the yellow ribbon lies a brooch with a picture of Queen Elizabeth. Interestingly, "unlike other examples of the family order, the Duchess of Cambridge’s is made of glass rather than ivory," Majesty Magazine reported. As Royal Central speculates, the change in material is likely related to Prince William's fight to end the ivory trade.

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